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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.34, 8,631.90 and 2,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.34, 8,631.90 and 2,795.04 is: 4,186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.34 : 8,631.90 = 2,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.34/8,631.90 = 2,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.34x = 8,631.90 × 2,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.34x = 24,126,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126,505.78/5,762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.93

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